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Dow Chemical was recognized for its participation in the Collegeville Fire Company car show. Shown here, left to right are Collegeville Fire Company president Craig Penuel, Justin Land, northeast public affairs manager for Dow, Fire Company car show chairman Zenon Janicki, Collegeville Borough Council president Terrie Stagliano.

COLLEGEVILLE — Following the Collegeville Fire Company’s 14th Annual Car Show, “Main Street Drag,” on Sunday, Aug. 11, The Dow Chemical Company was recognized for its support of this community event and the lifesaving work of the Collegeville Fire Company.

The Car Show featured 300 vehicles on display spanning the Main Street of Collegeville from Second Avenue to Ninth Avenue. Nearly 5,000 people attended the show with funds generated from the event providing critical funds to the Collegeville Fire Company.

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Fire Company President Craig Penuel, car show chairman Zenon Janicki, and Collegeville borough council president Terrie Stagliano presented a plaque to express the fire company’s appreciation to Justin Land, northeast public affairs manager for Dow.

Check the website of the Collegeville Fire Company for further information and upcoming events at www.collegevillefire.org.

Family Services needs volunteers for Income Tax program

POTTSTOWN — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, a free tax assistance preparation service provided by the Internal Revenue Service through Family Services, is seeking volunteers.

Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, trained volunteers assist low-to-middle income individuals and families in the preparation and electronic filing of simple income tax forms.

“There are many ways you can help at VITA tax preparation sites,” said Kathy Cael, Family Services’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site coordinator. “Volunteers can complete and file tax forms, greet clients, organize paperwork, and assist with other administrative tasks.”

Volunteer tax preparers will receive free instruction and training to become certified IRS tax preparers. Volunteer greeters will welcome clients and assist the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site coordinator with administrative tasks. Greeters should be friendly and customer service-oriented.

No experience is necessary. All Volunteer Income Tax Assistance volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, computer literate and able to commit to one four-hour volunteer shift per week for the 13-week tax season (January – April 2014). Evening and weekend volunteer shifts are available at two of Family Services’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance preparation sites.

For more information on volunteering with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, please call 610-326-1610 ext. 338 or e-mail kcael@fsmontco.org.